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The 2026 Visual Story Award by The Independent Photographer invites photographers to submit works that tell visual stories. The contest theme includes social documentaries, portraiture, street photography, and imaginative narratives. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes totaling $2,700 and gain international exposure through exhibitions and social media features. Specifically, winners will be showcased in an exhibition in London and receive a free online portfolio. The jury is chaired by award-winning British photographer Laura Pannack. The deadline for submissions is 28 February 2026. There is a fee per image entry, and submissions must be photographs only, without AI use.
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- Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
- Apply: https://independent-photo.com/submit/
- Source: https://independent-photo.com/submit/
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The 2026 Visual Story Award by The Independent Photographer invites photographers to submit works that tell visual stories. The contest theme includes social documentaries, portraiture, street photography, and imaginative narratives. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes totaling $2,700 and gain international exposure through exhibitions and social media features. Specifically, winners will be showcased in an exhibition in London and receive a free online portfolio. The jury is chaired by award-winning British photographer Laura Pannack. The deadline for submissions is 28 February 2026. There is a fee per image entry, and submissions must be photographs only, without AI use.
Key facts
- Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
- Apply: https://independent-photo.com/submit/
- Source: https://independent-photo.com/submit/